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Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook

National Oceanography Centre

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29 Jul 2026 at 08:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre procured marine coating products and thinners for the 2026 refit of the research vessel RRS James Cook. The coating scheme covers the hull antifouling, topsides, outboard white work, funnel, external bow visor and bridge windows, lifeboat station decks on both port and starboard sides, and ballast tanks. The combined area is approximately 5,034 square metres. The requirement was for the specified products to be supplied and delivered to the vessel’s dry-dock location. Application labour was excluded, so this was a goods supply requirement rather than a painting or marine maintenance service. The procurement was managed by the National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, for work associated with the RRS James Cook.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to International Paint Limited. It used a direct procedure below the applicable threshold and without competition, with one completed lot. The contract was signed on 30 June 2026 and runs from 1 July 2026 to 31 August 2026. Its value is £56,399.25 excluding VAT, or £67,679.10 including VAT. The award covers paints and related marine coating supplies for the full requirement. The selected supplier is recorded as an SME. The contract is active, and the procurement outcome is an award rather than an invitation for new bids. The contracting authority is the National Oceanography Centre, and the supplier is International Paint Limited, based in Slough.

This procurement shows established demand from the National Oceanography Centre for specialist marine coatings and thinners used during a vessel refit. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to supply products suitable for multiple shipboard environments, including antifouling systems, topside and external coatings, funnel and bridge-window areas, lifeboat station decks, and ballast tanks. Product knowledge across a coating scheme covering about 5,034 square metres would be relevant, as would the ability to assemble and deliver the specified materials to a vessel in dry dock. The requirement was product supply only, so capability in marine paint manufacture, technical specification and reliable delivery is more relevant than a workforce for applying coatings. The buyer’s direct, below-threshold route also indicates a relatively focused purchasing exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paint for the RSS James Cook

Notice Description

The requirement is for the supply of marine coating products and thinners for the RRS James Cook's 2026 refit. The coating scheme covers the hull antifouling, topsides, outboard white work, funnel, external bow visor and bridge windows, lifeboat station decks (port and starboard), and ballast tanks (combined area approximately 5,034m2). The contract covers supply and delivery of the specified products to the vessel's location in dry-dock only; it does not include any application labour.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44810000 - Paints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Oceanography Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL PAINT LIMITED

Further Information

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